A client with sluggish bowel movements asks what causes evacuation to occur.What muscle activity should the nurse explain to this client? Select all that apply.

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Peristalsis, mass peristalsis, and haustral churning are all muscle activities that help move fecal matter through the digestive tract and ultimately lead to evacuation. Flatus and the Valsalva maneuver may play a role in bowel movements, but they are not the primary muscle activities involved.

A Client with Sluggish Bowel Movements Asks What Causes Evacuation